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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.98, 22,163.79 and 8,987.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.98, 22,163.79 and 8,987.34 is: 12,402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.98 : 22,163.79 = 8,987.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.98/22,163.79 = 8,987.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.98x = 22,163.79 × 8,987.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.98x = 199,193,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,193,516.42/16,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.33

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